FDACS Citation 8-201.13(A): Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code, with 21 citations in the past 12 months across 38 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
8-201.13(A) — Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Agriculture and Consumer Services for approval before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan.
Priority Classification
General (General): General food safety requirement.
Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.
Citations by County
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2 |
| Pinellas | 2 |
| Broward | 2 |
| Sarasota | 2 |
| Palm Beach | 2 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolos Usa LLC | Hallandale Beach | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Yuca Bistro | West Palm Beach | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Kimchi Mart at Hollywood INC | Hollywood | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Genji Sushi #10190 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Joe Maxx Coffee Company | Englewood | 1 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Mercy Food Market INC | Orlando | 1 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Kimichi Mart | Pembroke Pines | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
| Black Gold Coffee Roasters | Venice | 1 | Apr 2, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Kolos Usa LLC, Hallandale Beach—
Smoked fish repackaged using ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) without a HACCP plan. COS: Food item were voluntarily discarded. ROP machine was removed from the establishment by management during the inspection. Stop Sale Order and Release order issued. Stop Use Order and release issued for ROP machine.
Kimchi Mart at Hollywood INC, Hollywood—
Sushi Area: HACCP plan not provided for acidified sushi rice that is used to make sushi at ambient air temperature. Stop Use Order issued.
Genji Sushi #10190, Altamonte Springs—
Prep Area: Establishment is acidifying cooked white rice and has an approved HACCP plan from 02/14/2022. Establishment is acidifying white rice using an updated HACCP plan dated 07/07/2023 that has not been submitted for approval.
Joe Maxx Coffee Company, Englewood—
Food Service Area- Cold brew coffee beginning to brew at room temperature. Discussed requirements for brewing cold brew coffee to person in charge. (COS) Manager stored cold brew coffee in cold holding unit to brew at 41.F or below.
Mercy Food Market INC, Orlando—
Food Service Area: Establishment is pickling and jarring hard boiled eggs and leaving them out at room temperature. Industry guidance provided.
Kimichi Mart, Pembroke Pines—
Kitchen Area: Establishment engaging in reduced oxygen packaging of raw meat without prior approval. Stop use issued.
Frequently Cited Alongside 8-201.13(A)
2-501.11
6-501.11
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
4-903.11(A)
2-301.14
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 8-201.13(A)?
- FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code. Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for approval before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan.
- How serious is FDACS violation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 38 times across 38 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 8-201.13(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) has been cited at 38 such facilities across Florida, with 21 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a General FDACS violation mean?
- A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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